[4K HDR] Horizon Forbidden West - To The Brink (No Commentary / Story Mode / New Game+)

"The next embassy will take place in a day or two on the edge of the frontier." Before entering the Forbidden West to track down Sylens, Aloy must attend an Embassy on the border of the Carja Sundom. However, things don’t go as planned, as dangerous new machines threaten to halt the proceedings. Aloy arrives at the lift providing entry into the Daunt. Karhn, the operator for the lift, initially resists bringing her down, as the valley is infested with machines and he is under strict orders not to operate the lift until he receives the all-clear from the nearby settlement Chainscrape; however, Aloy pushes through and he relents. On the way down, Karhn explains that a herd of Bristlebacks, a non-native type of machine, appeared in the Daunt a day ago, and Chainscrape's (self-appointed) boss Ulvund, has declared a work stoppage until the machines are dealt with. At the base of the lift, Aloy encounters Studious Vuadis, the Sun-Priest in charge of running the Embassy, along with his escort Joruf, a member of the Vanguard. Vuadis is refusing to proceed to Barren Light until the valley has been cleared of Bristlebacks. Joruf informs Aloy that Vuadis had earlier sent Erend and another Vanguard to clear the way ahead and points her to their last known location. He also advises her to upgrade her bow in Chainscrape and craft Acid Arrows as they will come in handy against the Bristlebacks. Vuadis attempts to take the lift back to the top of the ridge, but his way is blocked by Aloy, who has Joruf escort him to Chainscrape instead.